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P365 AHO

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,262 mi
Last recorded139,262 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 AHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front pipe and rear box joint blowing.

front and rear sub frames heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 138,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 136,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage to windscreen area

Fail 22 Aug 2014 136,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor damage to windscreen area

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,775 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 134,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

n/s/r coil spring top mounting plate slightly corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

o/s/r coil spring top mounting plate slightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f floor area

slight corrosion n/s and o/s/r inner sills

slight corrosion o/s/r outer body sill

wheel alignment possibly out

Fail 16 Aug 2012 129,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r coil spring top mounting plate slightly corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

o/s/r coil spring top mounting plate slightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f floor area

slight corrosion n/s and o/s/r inner sills

slight corrosion o/s/r outer body sill

wheel alignment possibly out

Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 124,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 119,546 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 119,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 111,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 102,872 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 102,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,027 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P365 AHO is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P365 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P365 AHO is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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